Check Out These Local Farmers’ Markets for Seasonal Spring Goods

May 15, 2017

Now that spring is finally here, there’s no better way to get in the warm-weather spirit by spending the afternoon at a Jersey City farmers’ market, where you can get everything from fresh fruits and vegetables, to locally-grown meats, to scrumptious breads and much more.

If you’re looking to stock your fridge and also support your local farmers, then don’t miss on these farmers’ markets that are right around the corner from your Madox apartment!

The Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers’ Market, which sets up shop from May through December on Mondays and Thursdays from 4-8 p.m. at the Grove Street PATH Plaza, Jersey City which is about half a mile from your Madox apartment, has grown from a modest farmers’ market when it began in 2008 to a bustling market with over 25 vendors.

At this busy farmers’ market, some of the vendors you can find are Organic Olive Oil Juice Company, CoolVines wines, Kemps Popcorn, Ort Farms, Hoboken Farms, JC Fish Stand for fresh seafood and much more!

The Van Vorst Park Farmers’ Market, located at the corner of Jersey Avenue and Montgomery Street, Jersey City which is less than a mile from your Madox apartment, is open from April through December on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Here, you can find all sorts of vendors selling items such as fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, prepared foods, dried fruits and nuts, organic skincare products and more. Check out the market to see what new vendors have been added for this year!